HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS. - TM-9-2350-287-24P0021

TM 9-2350-287-24P

HOW TO LOCATE REPAIR PARTS.

a. When National Stock Number or Part Number Is Not Known:

(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine the functional group or subfunctional group to which the item

belongs. This is necessary since figures are prepared for functional groups and subfunctional groups, and

listings are divided into the same groups.

(2) Second. Find the figure covering the functional group or subfunctional group to which the item belongs.

(3) Third. Identify the item on the figure and note the item number of the item.

(4) Fourth. Refer to the Repair Parts List for the figure to find the line item entry for the item number noted on

the figure.

b. When National Stock Number or Part Number Is Known:

(1) First Using the Index of National Stock Numbers and Parts Numbers, find the pertinent National Stock

Number or part number. The NSN index is in National Item Identification Number (NIIN)* sequence. The

part numbers in the Part Number index are listed in ascending alphanumeric sequence. Both indexes

cross-reference you To the illustration figure and item number of the item you are looking for.

NSN

*The NIIN consists of the last 9 digits of the NSN (i.e., 5305-01-674-1467).

NIIN

(2) Second. After finding the figure and item number, verify that the item is the one you're looking for, then

locate the item number in the Repair Parts List for the figure.

ABBREVIATIONS.

Abbreviations

Explanation

cd-or

Cadmium-ore

zn-pltd

zinc-plate

MOD

Model

opng

opening

NIIN

National Item Identification

Number (consists of the last

9 digits of the NSN)

RPSTL

Repair Parts and Special

Tools List